Advocacy Skills for ADR Professionals

Course Code

ADR 5004

Academic Year

2016-2017

This course is an introduction to the role of advocate for the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional who will be attending various courts and tribunals. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on the students gaining the public speaking skills required for court or administrative tribunal matters. Through in-course presentations, and an inward examination of one's own strengths and weaknesses as a facilitator, students will gain the confidence needed to step into the role conflict resolution facilitator.